More coolness from recent weeks…
7 DIY Valentine’s Day candy recipes that you can make with kids.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about candy, of course. But I don’t see why it shouldn’t be, if you make the candy from scratch, with love. Okay so maybe I'm justifying. but still, these DIY Valentine’s Day candy recipes--all of them easy enough for your kids...
Anti Valentine’s Day flowers for all the single ladies. Because we deserve them too!
Being a single mom on Valentine's Day just means I focus my love on my four kids, but that doesn't mean I'm not just a little bit jealous of all the Valentine's Day flowers being exchanged between couples. That's why I had to chuckle when I discovered the Anti...
Tattly tattoos do good. And it’s great.
It's no secret that we're huge fans of Tattly tattoos, but even more now that they've teamed up with charity:water to help raise money for an awesome cause. The Craziest Thing tattoo not only has a message I'd more than happily wear on my arm (or back or leg), but 80%...
Bringing a little smile to your kid’s room with a chair
On a day that I'll take any rays of happiness to brighten up a dreary, snowy day, I smiled the moment I stumbled on the bear and rabbit play chairs by Oeuf furniture--makers of the most beautiful, modern kids furniture. In either a light birch or a dark walnut, the...
Personalized Valentines cards with extra heart
I know that for some couples out there, when it comes to Valentine's Day, it's the card that counts. So I'm always searching for really special V-Day cards that could make special gifts all on their own. I recently spotted these lovely, made-to-order personalized...
A LEGO Hogwarts that’s not to be believed.
I am always a little proud of myself when I help my kids with a difficult LEGO design, or find just the piece they've been searching for in our big bin, but my accomplishments pale in comparison to what one dedicated mom in Seattle did with those little plastic...
Mistobox: A coffee subscription box for the indecisive, or the very very decisive.
If you have yet to catch onto the whole coffee subscription box trend, you must have been living in a yurt in some remote location for the past few years. In which case, welcome back! Also, I bet you missed coffee you didn't have to cook yourself over an open fire. So...
The Valentine’s gift for the baby who stole your heart
It's coming up on Valentine's Day, which means it's the time we start looking for cute Valentine's gifts for babies that don't make our teeth hurt from the sweetness. One of my favorite fallback recommendations is the personalized heart tattoo onesie, and this one...
6 wooden blocks crafts to make those old toddler toys new and fun again
I've been cleaning up and paring down lately, and that includes some of the wooden blocks my kids got as gifts when they were young. So I started thinking about upcycled wooden blocks craft ideas that might breathe some new life into them. While a fresh coat of paint...
Cool Mom Picks on Facebook and beyond, so you never miss that one awesome post you’ve been waiting for.
Yes, it's true, we love Facebook, we love Twitter, we love social media in general, which is where you'll find us every day, passing our favorite can't-miss posts from Cool Mom Picks. Plus there's more, like awesome sales, helpful tips, fashion picks, and other cool...
Where to to see all the 2015 Oscar best picture nominees. (Especially if you’re parents and you’ve only seen Big Hero 6.)
Every year since having kids, the huge build-up to Oscars night is followed by the sad realization that most of us have seen maybe...one of the best picture nominees? If we're lucky? Oh, parenthood. However AMC theaters is continuing a genius tradition to help you...
The Mini Life: When you feel like you’ve seen every baby and kid gift out there, here’s where to go.
I'm always happy to introduce you to beautifully-curated independent web boutiques and here's one more new one that's caught my attention since its launch just a few weeks ago. Mini Life is an exquisite children's lifestyle boutique packed full of gorgeous toys,...
Home T shirts : When you’re proud to be…well, from wherever you’re from.
I smiled right away when I discovered Home T shirts, and you probably will too. Because hey, Texans aren't the only ones happy to show a little state pride. These super soft, US-made adult tees, kids tees, and baby onesies cover all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, Cuba,...
How to make loom bands with your fingers: 10 awesome patterns and video tutorials
The Rainbow Loom band bracelets (and necklaces, charms, rings, headbands, oh my) we've shared here are just as popular as ever, as kids find new ways to put them to use. Now, the trend is to ditch the looms entirely and learn how to make loom bands with your...
Baby pants made just for all-star crawlers
It was so exciting to watch my daughter learn to crawl--until she bypassed the area rug and face-planted onto the hardwood floor. We used to joke that she needed knee pads, so I'm excited to find Go Little One Go anti-slip crawling pants for babies, just in time...
Cake Maternity’s new lingerie offerings. Just in time to help moms-to-be feel sexy on Valentine’s Day too.
Valentine's Day is, of course, my free pass to splurge on sexy lingerie. But don't underestimate the power of lacy cotton panties to keep you feeling flirty the other 364 days of the year. We've been big fans of Cake Maternity's beautiful lingerie made specifically...
The new Aden and Anais teething toy: Prepare to make room on your registry.
It seems the masters of all things cozy for baby have done it again; our friends at Aden + Anais, have added yet another baby registry must-have to their collection with new Aden + Anais teething toys and ooh are they cute. Made of maple wood, which is awesome for...
7 fantastic food blogs to follow for family food inspiration beyond the usual
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. With so many food blogs to...
Glerups: The perfect slippers for around the house. Or the chalet.
My kids have a slipper thing. I have no idea when or how it started, but they are obsessed, and very, very picky. This one is too slippery...that one is warm but scratchy... You can't imagine how many we try and never bother to buy--or recommend here. But now,...
The BabyBjorn bouncer gets a modern makeover with polka dots
I'm determined to keep the baby clutter to the necessary minimum for this second round of parenting, and not a wipe warmer more. (Actually, not a wipe warmer at all.) We misplaced a few of our essential items, though, including the trusty baby bouncer so what great...
Sponsored Message: iTest lets you test for strep, right on your smartphone.
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work, wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appointment, and heading out with a...